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The race takes place on a section of the Payette River in Idaho known as Jacob鈥檚 Ladder, which is famous for its massive features. This year, the record runoff had some competitors worried.
A celebrated origami boat gets a crucial upgrade
This summer in Bermuda, the Australian-born sailor will lead Oracle Team USA鈥檚 bid to retain the oldest trophy in international sports. The 37-year-old鈥檚 secret to staying on top? Stepping away from the boat.
Famously cold and frighteningly massive, Lake Superior contains 10 percent of the world's surface freshwater, holds the remains of 6,000 shipwrecks, and offers a lifetime of adventure. Stephanie Pearson sets out to circumnavigate America's most overlooked playground.
With only a few inches of the boat above water Jimmy Carter and his mentor Claude Terry, co-founder of American Rivers, completed the first tandem canoe descent of Bull's Sluice rapid.
From Octave Zangs, Together Against The Mines shares the success story of a campaign to disallow a nickel mine to be placed on the Hunter Creek watershed.
Astral's high-performance Layla is specifically designed for big-breasted paddlers
This film underscores the connection between the human spirit and paddling canoes.
She was present when her fiance drowned during a kayaking trip last year, and even told authorities she wanted him dead. But there's no way a jury will convict. Here's why.
After many years of travel together, Jim Slinger and Andrew Tip Taylor revisit The Noatak River after a 35-year hiatus.
国产吃瓜黑料rs Dave and Amy Freeman today emerged from 12 months living in the Boundary Waters wilderness in northern Minnesota. One of their top challenges? Filing their taxes on time.
A film about the beauty and powerful draw of water
Butt sores, huge waves, and being in the middle of nowhere barely scratch the surface
The OARS founder and conservation icon was among the first to run non-motorized river trips down the Grand Canyon
For years, Chuck Thompson dreamed of picking some random spot on the map of British Columbia and plunging in for an adventure. He got all he could handle and more on the Klinaklini River, a Class V rager that cuts through heavily forested wilderness north of Mount Waddington. In fact, he's lucky he got out alive.
A three-day, 33-mile canoe float through Boquillas Canyon, the farthest-flung and mellowest route in the park
Over the weekend, paddlers descended on Arizona to break a 33-year-old speed record on a 277-mile stretch of the Colorado River. Their efforts may herald a flurry of new attempts in the Grand Canyon.
Listen to the River, from Wild Confluence Films, is the story of a classic summertime聽river adventure gone awry. In 2015, a crew of friends set out on the South Fork Flathead River in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness for a week of packrafting and fly fishing. After a…
Getting into paddling is a good call. Blowing your money on unnecessary gear is not. Here鈥檚 exactly what you need.
A travel-friendly board that鈥檚 (gasp!) not an inflatable
Boost your SUP power with a motorized assist.
Record low snowpack in the Golden State means lower streams and, sadly, fewer opportunities to fish and paddle.
They get paid to climb mountains and raft whitewater. But guiding isn't all a dream鈥攏ot with whiny clients, lousy tips, and the occasional colleague pranking you in a gorilla suit.
Our anonymous survey results are in. These are the genuine horrors and joys of leading strangers into the wild.
We've cut the fat (and circumnavigated the crowds) so you can enjoy any of these thrilling parks in just one day
Get a jump on the crowds. Explore our favorite hidden corners, empty spaces, and wild places in ten iconic National Parks
The Olympic gold medalist makes a name for herself as a big-wave surfer.
What happens when you take away the road, the cheerful volunteers handing out energy gels, and most of your sanity? You get some of the gnarliest races out there.
America's best kept surfing secret? Missoula, Montana. Not your first guess, we know, but photographer Paolo Marchesi stumbled upon a band of dedicated wave junkies in the heart of the West. Strongwater Surf Shop doesn't have beachfront access, but the store and it's loyal followers will do anything for a few good turns. Marchesi caught up with the crew this summer for an unexpected day of endless rides on the Lochsa River.
There's a six-pack of cold ones waiting for you at base camp. The only problem? No bottle opener. Thankfully, we're here to help.
Who says you have to chose between land or water?
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, just signed with the relatively unknown swimwear brand Aqua Sphere. And it's about to send him even higher into the swimming world's stratosphere.
We can boat the same backyard river with our family a dozen or more times, and it will never get old鈥攂ecause rivers, like our children, are constantly changing.
Three plane fuselages in a Montana river might seem like a problem, but there鈥檚 more to the accident than meets the eye.
Gear that plays well when wet, whether it鈥檚 at the beach, in the river, or around town
Before you start packing for your first multiday raft trip, remember this old adage: A raft is never full. That essentially means you can bring everything鈥攑lus the kitchen sink. After all, you don鈥檛 have to worry about weight when you have a raft to store your gear and a river…
Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. And because SUP doesn't discriminate when it comes to water鈥攊t can be still or rushing鈥攜ou can find classes and meet-ups just about everywhere. But if you've never done it before, here's Kristin Artz from the…
Seven men want to share a few thousand pieces of gear with the world. And they need your help.
Three entrepreneurs envision a future of shared outdoor equipment. And while the project is barely off the ground, their idea could change how we buy and sell gear.
None of the products on this list are necessary for a good time. But hey, partying itself is about indulgence. And if you鈥檙e already indulging, why not enjoy it all the more with these six pieces of summer gear?聽 Miir Growler ($60) Miir makes you…
鈥楾is the season for car camping and barbequing, which means grilled burgers, sunny days, and (hopefully) cold beer. But to keep your beverage of choice chilled, you鈥檒l need a cooler that can withstand the heat. We reviewed four mini coolers鈥攅ach 10 liters or smaller and each packed with a six-pack鈥攖o…
For years, I used to test how far I could go on day trips without eating. I don’t know if it was some unexplainable machismo or just laziness, but that mindset changed about six months ago. I鈥檇 gone on a four-hour run with an empty stomach and no food in…
It鈥檚 tough to tell how trustworthy a piece of gear is going to be when you first buy it. In fact, the only way to actually test your equipment鈥檚 longevity is to, well, test it. Thoroughly. So instead of having you, dear reader, put your gear through the ringer in…
Dreaming of screaming rapids, green barrels, or a calm harbor cruise? These are the boards for you.
From the coolest kayak we鈥檝e ever seen to a super grippy water shoe, this is the gear you need for those quiet days on the river.
The volcanic remains at the heart of Aniakchak National Monument鈥攖he least visited site in the national park system鈥攁re a trippy mishmash of postapocalyptic cinder cones, hardened lava, and flame-colored walls. The only catch? Doing it right involves days of trekking and rafting through some of the planet鈥檚 toughest, most bear-heavy terrain.
Yes, sun hats are one of the most effective ways to prevent skin cancer. But did you know they can also keep the heat from zapping your energy? During my decade as a raft guide, I found I was much more energetic at the end of the day when I…
Five of the icon's most influential inventions
A Chilean startup transforms discarded, deadly fishing nets into cruiser boards.
Bikes, boats, and boards have started coming off a printer rather than an assembly line. And that could mean better, less expensive gear for you.
Most sunscreens don鈥檛 adequately protect your skin, so we鈥檝e rounded up seven top lotions to actually ward off UV rays this summer.
For the first time in years, water is returning to the parched Colorado River delta. Peter McBride prepares to launch.
A fascination with a cartoon animal and a Class V river lured her to the empty wilderness of Tasmania. Turns out the raw side of Down Under offers an amazing number of pristine places to camp, surf, hike, mountain bike, and kayak. Stephanie Pearson goes all in.
Pro paddler Rush Sturges dishes tips on making dazzling adventure films
I've been kayaking before and want to start it as a hobby. I would like to be able to use it on flat water and the ocean (calm, that is), but also for medium fast-water. What kayak would you suggest?
5 stories by our editors about near-death experiences and how they survived.
Hyper-Specialized SUPs are taking over the market. Are they a new trend or simply a fad?
Outdoor retailer is here. Get plugged in with the latest and greatest new electronics.
The options can be daunting, so we've narrowed it down to five trips you shouldn't miss.
GoPro Games champion Sage Donnelly has her eyes set on the World Freestyle Championships鈥攁nd from pro paddlers twice her age to diabetes, nothing is going to stand in her way.
When Polly Green set out to work her way back to kayaking's World Championships, she had no idea that she'd end up documenting the rise of the sport's next generation
The champion South Carolina kayaker can鈥檛 train full-time. But that hasn鈥檛 stopped her from holding her own in some of the world鈥檚 biggest water.
The Ignite DriDown offers water-resistant down filling at a great price